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Overview |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 888 students)
Suffolk University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Suffolk University is 192.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Suffolk University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($42,790.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Suffolk University ($18,142 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 42.3% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($12,984 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Suffolk University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Suffolk University students is 181.8% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,856 vs. $9,886)
Suffolk University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Suffolk University .
- The average SAT score at Suffolk University (1024) is 5 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Suffolk University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Suffolk University (86.8%)
Suffolk University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn State Lehigh Valley and Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Suffolk University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/